Director highlights opportunities in Hong Kong
Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York, Miss Anita Chan highlighted the opportunities Hong Kong offers as a gateway to China to about 40 graduate students during a presentation, organized by the Asian Business Association, at Columbia Business School on November 11.
In her presentation, Miss Chan gave an update of the city as “Asia’s art capital” and spoke about the city’s thriving wine business, growing attraction for celebrity chefs from the U.S. to tap the Asian tastes and what this all means for U.S.-based companies and businesses. |
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Hong Kong strengthens trade ties with Missouri
Hong Kong welcomes the strategic move of Missouri to set up a trade office in Hong Kong, said the Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York (HKETONY), Anita Chan, following her meeting with Missouri Governor Jay Nixon in Jefferson City November 8, where they discussed the prospects of stronger trade ties between Hong Kong and Missouri. Details here. |
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HK Dragon Boat Festival in NY awards US$7,500 to local non-profit groups
Three New York-based non-profit groups received US$7,500 on behalf of the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York (HKDBF-NY) 2013 Charity Boat Race participants at a presentation ceremony held on November 7, 2013. Details here.
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HK: hub for arts, food, wine and choice for New York pizzeria
Director of NYETO Anita Chan spoke on the theme ”Hong Kong: Arts, Food, Wine and Business" at a talk co-hosted with the Hong Kong Association of New York on November 5. Owner of Motorino New York Chef Mathieu Palombino also spoke about why he opened his first pizzeria in Hong Kong. DNY updated the attendees on the development of Hong Kong as a thriving hub in arts, food and wine. Details here.
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Summer Box-Office Hit “The Way We Dance” Premieres in New York and Boston
A special screening of Hong Kong's box-office hit this summer "The Way We Dance" was held at the Asia Society in New York on October 25. The film was also screened at the Paramount Center in Boston on October 27. The two film events are sponsored by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York (HKETONY), in partnership with the Asia Society and the Asian CineVision in the New York screening, and with the Boston Asian American Film Festival, a production of Asian American Resource Workshop, in Boston. The film programs form part of the cultural programs to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the HKETONY. Details here.
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Third Hong Kong Cup Chinese Speech Contest Registers Record Applications and More Top Awards
The Third Hong Kong Cup Chinese Speech Contest, held on October 19, registered a record number of both entries and the number of winners having the chance to travel to Hong Kong with the top prizes of round trip air tickets and short exchange programs in Asia’s world city. The contest, organized by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY), forms part of the cultural programs to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the inception of HKETONY. Details here.
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Hong Kong Financial Secretary visits New York
Hong Kong Financial Secretary, Mr. John C. Tsang, had a busy schedule of meetings in New York on October 9. At a luncheon co-organized by the Institute for New Economic Thinking, the Hong Kong Association of New York and the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York, Mr. Tsang updated the U.S. business community on the latest developments in Hong Kong, in particular the rapid development of offshore Renminbi business. In the evening, Mr. Tsang officiated at the Hong Kong Reception at the “Practical Utopias: Global Urbanism in Hong Kong, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo” exhibition to celebrate Hong Kong’s architecture and urbanization. Details here. |
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Hong Kong’s arbitral strengths highlighted
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) hosted a luncheon on October 3, for legal and business professionals in New York City, highlighting the strengths of Hong Kong as a world class arbitration center as well as providing the latest updates on developments in Hong Kong to meet the increased demand for arbitration in the region. Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York (HKETONY) is one of the supporting organizations of the HKIAC lunchtime seminar. Speakers at the lunchtime seminar included the HKIAC’s Managing Counsel Ms. Ruth Stackpool-Moore and other prominent lawyers and professionals in the field. Details here. |
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First HKETONY-Asian Cultural Council Fellowship to Forge Closer Cultural Ties
A fellowship scheme to provide for three outstanding Hong Kong artists to go to the US for intensive cultural exchanges in 2014 has been launched this month by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY), on its 30th anniversary, in conjunction with the Asian Cultural Council (ACC) which also celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The HKETONY-ACC Fellowship Grants will provide fellowships to three outstanding Hong Kong artists in the fields of visual arts, performing arts and art administration for a residency program under the International Studio and Curatorial Program in New York. Details here. |
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Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Atlanta draws thousands
The 18th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Atlanta, held September 14 at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, once again attracted 72 racing teams, with over 1,400 participants and more than 7,000 spectators. Details here. |
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Director promotes business and trade ties in Atlanta
Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York, Anita Chan highlighted the strengthening Georgia-Hong Kong ties and also provided updates on Hong Kong’s latest developments in art, food and wine sectors at a luncheon hosted by the Hong Kong Association of Atlanta and the World Trade Center Atlanta on September 13. During her visit to Atlanta, Miss Chan called on the Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives David Ralston. She also spoke to students and faculty at the Confucius Institute at Georgia State University on the latest developments in Hong Kong and the opportunities it presents. Details here.
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Director updates Chicago businessmen on
HK’s trade opportunities
The Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York (HKETONY), Miss Anita Chan, visited Chicago on August 28 to update stakeholders on developments of Hong Kong in areas such as the economy, arts and culture and education.
Details here.
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Hong Kong artists visit HKETONY
Hong Kong artists as well as Asian Cultural Council (ACC) grantees Kingsley Ng, Jeff Leung Chin Fung and Yang Yeung visited the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office in New York on August 12 to meet with HKETONY Director Anita Chan while they are on an international cultural residency program in New York City. Details here. |
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HKETONY celebrates New York premiere of "The Grandmaster"
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York (HKETONY) hosted a reception on August 10 to celebrate the New York premiere of the wuxia epic “The Grandmaster” and to welcome the film director – Mr Wong Kar-wai in New York. Speaking at a pre-screening reception at the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI), the Director of HKETONY, Miss Anita Chan, said the audience was all thrilled and honored to have the distinguished film director at the reception as well as a post-screening discussion at the museum theatre. Details here.
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Record number of teams compete at Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York
A record 188 teams, with more than 2,500 paddlers, took part in the 23rd Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York, which attracted more than 60,000 spectators over the two-day event on August 10 and 11. Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York (HKETONY), Anita Chan officiated at the opening ceremony of the Festival on August 10, with other distinguished guests. Details here. |
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Hong Kong's Economic and Trade Strengths Promoted in Vermont
The Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York (HKETONY), Miss Anita Chan, visited Vermont, USA on July 29 and 30 to promote business ties between Hong Kong and the state. In honor of her first official visit to the state on July 30, the Governor of the State of Vermont, Mr. Peter Shumlin, issued a proclamation recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the HKETONY and celebrating the growing trade ties between Hong Kong and Vermont. Details here. |
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23rd Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York
The 23rd annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York kicked off on July 25, 2013 with the traditional dragon boat awakening ceremony. Details here.
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Record Hong Kong film lineup in New York Asian Film Festival
A record 25 Hong Kong films are featured at this year's New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), sponsored by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY) in June and July, under "Hong Kong Cinema Now and Beyond" and "The Jackie Chan Retrospective", giving prominence to Hong Kong's films and talents. Details here. |
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Jackie Chan Honored at New York Asian Film Festival
Hong Kong and international film icon Jackie Chan on an invitation from the HKETONY and NYAFF accepted the NYAFF Star Asia Lifetime Achievement Award and attended several key film events on a two-day visit to New York from June 10. Details here.
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Chief Executive in New York
The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr C Y Leung, embarked on a two-and-a-half day visit to New York from June 10, on his first visit overseas since assumption of office. Details here. |
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First Hong Kong Day in Maine
Maine Governor Paul R. LePage proclaimed May 7 the first Hong Kong Day in Maine in honor of the visit of Commissioner Tong and Director of the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office in New York (HKETO) Anita Chan, and to recognize the 30th Anniversary of the HKETO as well as to celebrate the strong ties between Hong Kong and Maine. Details here. |
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First Hong Kong Day Celebrated in Boston
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York (HKETONY) hosted the first Hong Kong Day in Boston on May 6 as part of its 30th anniversary programs. The Governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick, gave a citation to the HKETONY to celebrate the office’s 30th anniversary and in recognition of the contributions the office made to the trade partnership between Hong Kong and the state over the years. Details here. |
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Stronger Ties Forged Between Hong Kong and Chicago
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Professor K. C. Chan, spoke on growing strong ties between Hong Kong and Chicago at a spring reception in Chicago on April 9 (Chicago time) organized by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York (HKETONY). More than 120 guests from the business, government, academic and media sectors attended the reception. In his address, Professor Chan said the two cities shared many similarities, such as strategic locations, with Hong Kong being in the center of Asia and Chicago being in the center of the U.S., as well as enterprising people. “Our close ties can be strengthened by direct flights between the two cities,” he added. Details here. |
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SED visits New York
Hong Kong Secretary for Education Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim, on March 13-16, led a delegation comprising senior officials from the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority to visit New York to promote closer educational exchanges between Hong Kong and the United States.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York hosted a reception in honor of Secretary Ng for university students and young professionals in the Greater New York region who are interested in pursuing further studies or career opportunities in Hong Kong. Details here. |
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NYETO hosts Spring Receptions in Atlanta and Miami
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York hosted Spring Receptions in Atlanta (February 25) and Miami (February 26) for local business, government, consular corps and community leaders with a view to fostering closer trade ties in the Year of the Snake. Details here.
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Hong Kong’s Trade with New York and US Continues to Grow in 2012
Hong Kong’s strategic position as a premier gateway to Mainland China for overseas companies, as well as a conduit for Mainland companies to go global in reaching other markets, including the U.S. were highlighted by Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs, USA, Mr. Donald Tong, at a spring reception organized by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York (HKETONY) on February 12. Details here. |
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USEN outlines Hong Kong cleanup plans in New York
Under Secretary for the Environment Ms. Christine Loh outlined Hong Kong’s environmental protection initiatives at a luncheon in New York on February 7 during her brief visit to the city. The luncheon was jointly organized by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York, and Hong Kong Association of New York. More than 70 guests comprising senior executives of the business and commercial sectors attended to keep abreast of the initiatives and collaboration opportunities thus arising. Details here. |
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Director visits Delaware
Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York (HKETONY), Miss Anita Chan visited Delaware on January 30, where she held meetings with various state and city government officials, including Ms. Rebecca Faber, President of World Trade Center Wilmington; Mr. John Pastor, Director of International Trade, State of Delaware and the Mayor of Wilmington Mr. Dennis Williams. Details here. |
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Commissioner fosters ties in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs, Mr. Donald Tong, visited New Jersey and Pennsylvania to foster closer economic, trade and business ties with the two states. Delivering a keynote speech “Fostering New Business Partnerships between New Jersey and Hong Kong” at a January 28 luncheon event, jointly organized by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York (HKETONY) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in downtown Trenton on January 28, where he highlighted Hong Kong’s attributes which have helped establish it as an international financial, banking and logistics center and also spoke about potential business opportunities for New Jersey businesses. Details here. |
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HKETONY to celebrate 30th anniversary
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, New York (HKETONY), celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. To commemorate this special occasion, Director of HKETONY, Miss Anita Chan unveiled a specially designed logo – capturing the important role of the HKETONY as a bridge between Hong Kong and the U.S. – at a January 28, 2013 press conference. Details here.
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Gateway Role Highlighted at First “Hong Kong Day” in Mississippi
Hong Kong’s role as a business gateway to the markets of Mainland China and Asia as well as potential trade partnerships between Hong Kong and Mississippi were key topics discussed when the Hong Kong Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs, USA, Mr. Donald Tong, met with the Governor of the State of Mississippi, Mr. Phil Bryant on January 23. Mr. Bryant proclaimed January 23, 2013 as “Hong Kong Day” in honour of Mr. Tong’s first official visit to the state. In his proclamation he noted that Hong Kong remains a global financial and logistics hub and “a vibrant city with a rich culture blending the best of East and West”. Details here.
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